US report: Saudi Arabia plans nuclear arms
An American intelligence report indicates that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a military nuclear program, despite signing an agreement with the United States to establish a civil nuclear program. The confidential documents submitted to Congress reveal concerns that the program could lead to uranium enrichment reaching approximately 20%, raising fears that the material might be diverted to nuclear weapons. Some legislators express worry that the agreement does not impose sufficient restrictions on Saudi Arabia and provides a potential pathway for developing military nuclear capabilities. Washington defends the pact, asserting that it does not support a weapons program for Saudi Arabia. Sources reveal that the agreement does not require Saudi Arabia to join the Additional Protocol, which diminishes the International Atomic Energy Agency’s ability to verify the kingdom’s intentions. The risk of Saudi Arabia developing a clandestine nuclear weapons program remains, particularly in light of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s statements and experts’ warnings about the possibility of such development.
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